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photo by zoran jelača CONTENTS ISSUE 02 l YEAR 2 l THURSDAY / 8 JUNE / 2017 IMPRESSUM
4 PUBLISHER: HANZA MEDIA d.o.o. Koranska 2, Zagreb 14 OIB: 791517545745
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF: Goran Ogurlić [email protected]
EDITOR: Edi Jurković
6 CREATIVE DIRECTOR: Borna Križančić [email protected] event of the week culture sailing GRAPHICS EDITORS: 04 PULA SUPERIORUM 12-13 MUSEUMS OF ISTRIA AND 24 FIUMANKA Žaneta Zjakić KVARNER This year Pula is again hosting the Hundreds of sails celebrating the TRANSLATION: Romana Pezić Days of Antiquity, held at the city regatta's 18th birthday [email protected] centre and in the Amphitheatre, GASTRO with a number of events organised Trip ideas MARKETING: during three days. 14-15 WINE & DINE Telephone: 01/6173 870 [email protected] 06 EVENTS: THIS WEEK'S Try best fine food restaurants in 28 EXPLORE ISTRIA Istria & Kvarner BOARD OF DIRECTORS: HOT LIST Top places for gourmet experience Marko SMETIŠKO (chairman) 16-17 WINE ROADS on the Croatian penninsula Ana HANŽEKOVIĆ (vice Visit Hum, the smallest town in chairman) the world, where the mayor is In this famous winemaking going to be elected on 10 June by region don't miss local varietes - Shopping SUPERVISORY BOARD: carving votes into wooden stick, Gvozden Srećko FLEGO malvasia, teran, and muscat Maja ŠILHARD or simply go on a trip and stop at 30 10 THINGS TO TAKE HOME Krešimir ĆOSIĆ a local tavern 18-19 BEST OLIVE OIL Marijana RAGUŽ
8-9 MAIN ATTRACTIONS IN Try autochthonous Istrian oil ADVISORY BOARD: ISTRIA AND KVARNER varieties Damir BORAS, Petar MILADIN, Davor MAJETIĆ explore ATTRACTION EPH DIRECTOR OF PUBLISHING: Tomislav WRUSS 20-21 KVARNER FROM A-Z 10-11 TOP 5 SIGHTS TO VISIT PHOTOGRAPHY Little Kvarner alphabet CROPIX FOTO SERVIS: Amphitheatre in Pula, tel. 01/610 3117, 01/610 3090, Eurphrasiana in Poreč, Brijuni 22-23 ISTRIAN FRESCOES fax: 01/610 3033 National Park, Apoxyomenos in web: www.cropix.hr Lošinj, and Torpedo in Rijeka Great works of art hidden in small 18 e-mail: [email protected] churches PRINT SLOBODNA DALMACIJA d.d. 21204 Dugopolje, Dugopoljska 11
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THURSDAY / 8 JUNE / 2017 Istria&KvarnerTIMES 3 EVENT OF THE WEEK DON'T MISS: 1 NIKOLA TESLA EV RALLY CROATIA 2017 2 FIUMARE 3 THE GIANTS FESTIVAL Pula Superiorum This year Pula is again hosting the Days of Antiquity, held at the city centre and in the Amphitheatre. The tip! Days of Antiquity will take place over the course of three days with a We invite you number of exciting events to enjoy ancient AUTHOR EDI JURKOVIĆ drinks and parties ŠEBELIĆ/HANZA MEDIAGORAN SREČKO NIKETIĆ/HANZA MEDIA NIKETIĆ/HANZA SREČKO
The Days of Antiquity tival. In gladiator fights and 8in Pula take place in an- workshops held in the Arena cient squares and in the ex- in the evening hours, one can quisitely preserved ancient see the old Roman clothes buildings that proved to be and there is a narrator ex- a magnificent backdrop for plaining the course of events. an extremely interesting and In addition to the tradition comprehensive programme. and heritage, the revival of The music and theatrical Roman history and civiliza- programme will be present- tion is presented in the Are- ed in three important loca- na. Everyone interested can tions: Forum, Portarati and also enjoy the gladiator fights the City of Graz Park. The with real weapons. Visitors gladiator fight held in the to the Arena can buy original Arena as part of the histo- souvenirs, replicas of antique ry and entertainment pro- ceramics and mosaics. gramme, Spectacvla Antiq- In gladiator fights, the goal va, is particularly attractive. The Pula Arena is the sixth largest preserved building did you know? of this kind in the world, built to accommodate about 23,000 spectators. In the Ro- Pula gladiators assembled in man Empire, such buildings the Spectacula Gladiatoria were built for pleasure and Association won the enjoyment of watching cru- invitational tournament in el gladiator games and fights Tivoli near Rome in September with wild beasts. 2016. They have thus become Spectacvla Antiqva is held in the best gladiator school in the world by the criteria the Pula Amphitheatre every of historical authenticity, year, from late June to ear- technical performance, and ly September, once a week, fighting authenticity, as well as
except during the film fes- audience reactions. MEDIA BARTOLIĆ/HANZA DANIJEL
4 Istria&KvarnerTIMES THURSDAY / 8 JUNE / 2017 1 NIKOLA TESLA EV RALLY CROATIA 2017 2 FIUMARE 3 THE GIANTS FESTIVAL
Basic info PULA SUPERIORUM 8 - 11 JUNE 2017 PULA, ARENA, FORUM, PORTARATA, VALLI CINEMA 16TH DAYS OF ANTIQUITY PRICE OF TICKETS FOR GLADIATOR FIGHTS: HRK 70, CHILDREN HRK 30 TICKET SALES: ARENA TICKET OFFICE RISEUPPOREC.HR Rise Up Poreč Music Festival June in Poreč starts with The festival will host stars winner Roger Sanchez, Faith- 8a spectacular new Istri- such as the globally popular less DJ set by Sister Bliss, Ico- an music event - Rise Up Poreč John Newman, a great mu- na Pop, Stereo MC, and Red- Music Festival! A two-day mu- sic star of today whose single Foo from LMFAO. sic festival with breath-tak- ‘Love me Again’ was at the top In addition to great music, you ing scenery - a view of the old of all music charts for weeks, can also expect additional en- town - is a spectacular sum- Rudimental, the legend of tertainment programme, in- mer party you should not miss house music and the Grammy cluding activities with a gas- out on. tronomic experience, and hot is to entertain the audience, Poreč Rise Up Festival, which air ballooning with cham- rather than immediately de- will be held on June 9 and RISE UP POREČ MUSIC pagne tasting. Once again, Is- feat the opponent. In an- 10 on the Peškera plateau in FESTIVAL tria is going to transform into cient times, gladiator’s entry Poreč, will feature musicians POREČ, PEŠKERA the biggest music stage and to the arena was a magnifi- whose music is closely linked ENTERTAINMENT the centre of dance and pure cent performance in gold- to summer, sea, sun and swim- PROGRAMME entertainment under the plated armours, burgundy ming. 9 - 10 JUNE 2017 beautiful Poreč sky! wine cloaks, and quadri- gas adorned with peacock feathers, accompanied by the sounds of trumpets. To- Fiumanka - day, their successors will also appear in armour and helmets to praise strength Rijeka and create an impression of Traditionally in mid- fearlessness. 8June, everything in Ri- jeka revolves around sail- ing. During these few days, its port turns into a marine packed with boats, visited DAVOR ŽUNIĆ/HANZA MEDIA ŽUNIĆ/HANZA DAVOR every year by a growing num- ber of sea lovers and sailing gatta. The Virtual Fiumanka tary T-shirts and a meal with enthusiasts from numerous designated for those who pre- a drink at the end of the regat- countries. There is also an in- fer sailing from the comfort of ta. Fareast 28R boats will be creasing number of media rep- their home has become glob- presented during the day, and
GORAN ŠEBELIĆ/HANZA MEDIAGORAN resentatives who come to their ally popular. All registered the visitors will have the op- media regatta. In accordance sailboats are provided with a portunity to test the sailboats. with the traditional slogan of berth, while the crewmembers The main event is definite- Fiumanka, "You have a boat, are provided with complimen- ly the final regatta, the Great you have a sail - then regis- Fiumanka, which starts at 12 ter!", there is a variety of free FIUMANKA o'clock. Fiumanka is followed regattas on offer, from the SAILING REGATTA by a two-day fair on the Rije- media regatta and the Rotary RIJEKA, THE CITY PORT ka Waterfront where numer- charity regatta to the Libur- AQUATORIUM ous pop groups will entertain nia sports and navigation re- 8 - 11 JUNE 2017 the guests in the evening..
THURSDAY / 8 JUNE / 2017 Istria&KvarnerTIMES 5 MAIN EVENTS Visit Hum, the smallest town in the world, where the mayor is going to This week’s be elected on 10 June by carving votes into a wooden stick, or simply go on a trip and stop at a HOT list local tavern THE DAY OF HUM tip! On 15 June - THE SMALLEST processions are held in a number TOWN IN THE of places WORLD
According to the legend, Hum, a medi- 8eval town in central Istria known as the smallest town in the world, was built rath- er accidentally - the giants who built the
surrounding towns TEA CIMAŠ/HANZA MEDIA in the valley of the Mirna River decid- June 10, all men in the loggia elect the singing groups (klapa) in traditional ed to use the few re- head of the town according to an old costumes allows visitors to sit comfort- maining rocks and preserved custom of carving votes into ably on hay bales or wooden benches build a miniature GNAM-GNAM FEST a wooden stick called ’raboš’. The elec- under the starry sky and enjoy the beau- DAY OF HUM – THE town. SMALLEST TOWN IN THE tion culminates in a joyful celebration tiful melodies. Singers will perform tra- Even today, small WORLD in the intact and timeless surroundings ditional a capella songs, on a stage im- cobblestone streets 10 June 2017 where one can taste excellent food, as provised from an old Istrian carriage. appear to be speak- HUM well as well-known drinks, the local Hum is the centre of Croatian Glagolit- ing the old lan- ELECTION OF THE wine and the brandy called ‘biska’. ism where one can see the first monu- guage of knightly GOVERNOR OF HUM Hum is an ideal place for socializing ments and first traces of Croatian lit- AND PERFORMANCE tales. Every year on BY A CAPELLA SINGING and exploring Istrian culture. The eracy and learn about the old Croatian the day of the town, GROUPS evening performance by a cappella Glagolitic script. Exhibition of models of giant dinosaurs in Rijeka
The Natural His- than 20 thousand visitors, the 8tory Museum in Ri- majority of whom were chil- jeka has put on a large dren, have seen the dinosaur exhibition of dinosaurs exhibition in Rijeka. See the of the Southern hemi- largest herbivore, the Argen- sphere. The exhibition GIANTS OF tinosaurus, which weighed as called “Giants of Patago- PATAGONIA many as 100 tons and was 40 nia” includes replicas of Exhibition metres long, and the largest dinosaur skeletons made Until 26 June 2017 carnivore who ever walked according to authentic RIJEKA the Earth. It is called Gi- and complete fossil mod- RIJEKA, DELTA, ganotosaurs carolinii, and is els found in Patagonia, as FORMER WAREHOUSE displayed in full size at the OF EXPORTDRVO, well as full-size models of GROBNIČKA RIVA B.B. exhibition. It was about 15 giant dinosaurs made ac- MONDAY – SUNDAY: metres long, weighed 8 tons cording to the latest sci- 9AM – 9PM and reached a height of about
VLADO KOS/HANZA MEDIA KOS/HANZA VLADO entific knowledge. More Tickets: HRK 40 – 60 5 metres.
6 Istria&KvarnerTIMES THURSDAY / 8 JUNE / 2017 ART MUSIC FOOD THEATRE SPORTS CULTURE
EXHIBITION GOING BACK TO THE MOON Until 1 October 2017 RIJEKA, GOVERNOR’S PALACE MARKO TODOROV/HANZA MEDIA TODOROV/HANZA MARKO GORAN ŠEBELIĆ/HANZA MEDIAGORAN Includes exhibits like Moonstone CONCERT city. A rich offer of Lugger regatta and meteorites CWMBACH MAIL dishes made with The lugsail of the longing to more than 95 Entry: HRK 20 CHOIR cherries 8 batana has a quadri- families from Rovinj have 8 June 2017 lateral shape. It was sewn been registered so far. The Bale, Tommaso FISHERMEN from cotton fabric and painted motifs were most- Bembo Square then painted. The surface ly geometric, while figu- FESTIVAL LIFE ON THE A concert by a male and weight of the sail de- rative images, notes and choir from Wales 9 June 2017 pended on the size of the symbols appeared more BEACH - BATHING FASHION IN THE Vrsar, Waterfront batana. At first, the sail rarely. The most common ADRIATIC IN THE was painted to impreg- colours were yellow, red, DJ ADOO 7pm nate it and extend its du- and green. PERIOD 1880-1970 10 June 2017 Folk event with wine rability, but eventually the Until 28 June Pula, Fort and sardines painted sail became a dis- Cres, Cres Museum Bourguignon Exhibition of the 10pm– 6am tinguishing mark indicat- 7TH CHERRIES ing individuality and iden- Croatian Museum of Concert and opening tity of the owner. Every Tourism of the summer season FESTIVAL The development of family had their own sign bathing tourism in 10-11 June 2017 painted on the sail, which LUGGER REGATTA the Adriatic SPORT Crikvenica enabled members of the Regatta of traditional GAJBA I TIĆ BALE-VALLE Preparation of food family, as well as any- boats with lugsails Until 31 October OUTDOOR and drinks made one else, to recognise the 10 JUNE 2017 – 11 JUNE 2017 FESTIVAL boat and its owner at sea ROVINJ, AQUATORIUM IN 2017 with cherries, Pula, Museum and from far away. Sails be- FRONT OF THE PORT 9–11 June 2017 including an gallery of the Sacred Bale, town centre Heart 10 km race, entertainment Every day from 9am adventurous race programme Opatija’s Gourmet Story to 9pm and mountain bike Exhibition on marathon An event aimed at Sexuality in Istria ART promoting culinary 8 Entry: HRK 20 WORLD arts and local foodstuffs PARACHUTING VINKURAN 3D is held in Opatija from 9 CUP FEST May to 18 June. The story SIGHTSEEING 9 - 11 June 2017 whose main protagonist is 10–11 June 2017 NIGHT Čavle, sports airport Vinkuran (Medulin), the Kvarner scampi will be SIGHTSEEING Parachuting told by 44 restaurants from competition Stone quarry Opatija, Lovran, Ičići and 13 June 2017 – 12 September 2017 International Mošćenička Draga, offer- VEDRAN KARUZA/HANZA MEDIA Labin, Old town YOMAD exhibition of three- ing three attractive men- On Tuesdays from 15 June 2017 – 20 dimensional visual 9pm - 11pm us every week - the Kvarn- June 2017 arts Free guide in 4 er three-course menu Rovinj languages on Tuesdays at a unique Yoga, music, and SAND SCULPTURE price of HRK 100, and ex- dance festival OPATIJA’S GOURMET FESTIVAL tensive and creative Gour- BIKERS STORY! met menus on Thursdays. 13–17 June 2017 Until 18 June 2017 A sweet red fruit will mark STAAARI ROKERI GASTRONOMY Lopar (the Island of OPATIJA, LOVRAN, IČIĆI, the end of this six-week RI GASTRONOMY MOŠĆENIČKA DRAGA, 44 8–11 June 2017 Rab), Paradise Beach event, in the form of Cher- Umag, Camping Sol - CHERRIES WEEK RESTAURANTS Making sculptures Tuesdays and Thursdays ry Days held from 10 June Stella Maris 8-15 June 2017 of sand menu at a price of HRK 100 to 18 June in Lovran. 16th European Bikers Rijeka, more than 20 Rally restaurants in the
THURSDAY / 8 JUNE / 2017 Istria&KvarnerTIMES 7 MAP 2 WELCOME: 1 HOW TO GET AROUND 2 CURRENCY&TRANSPORT 3 POCKET DICTIONARY
MAIN ATRACTIONS IN ISTRIA & KVARNER 1
Gerovo KARLOVAC 10 11 Umag Duga Resa NACIONALNI PARK Skrad 2 9 RISNJAK Delnice Opatija RIJEKA Vojnić Novigrad 3 Beram Park 12 Pazin prirode Učka Poreč Omišalj Josipdol 13 4 Vrsar Novi KRK Slunj Vinodolski Rovinj 5 Labin
Krk
Grabovac Baška Senj Fažana BRIJUNI 8 14 16 6 Plitvička CRES Jezera PULA Lopar Otočac 7 Medulin Martinšćica 15
Korenica ISTRIA LOŠINJ 1. ATP Tour, Umag KVARNER RAB 2. Istralandia, Novigrad 10. The Riviera of Austrian 3. The Euphrasian Basilica, Poreč Emperors, Opatija 4. Park of Sculptures, Vrsar 11. Risnjak National Park, Crni Lug Prizna Perušić 5. Toen of Romance, Rovinj 12. Torpedo, Rijeka 17 6. National Park, the Brijuni 13. Glagoljica, the Island of Krk Islands 14. Birdwatching - grion vulture, Novalja Gospić 7. Arena, Pula the island of Cres Udbina MALI PAG 8. The medieval town of Labin 15. Rajska plaža, the island of Rab Karlobag 9. (central Istria - frescoes, 16. Plitvice Lakes National Park LOŠINJ Beram) 17. Apoxyomenos, Mali Lošinj INFOGRAFIKA/ZORAN SKORIĆ
8 Istria&KvarnerTIMES THURSDAY / 8 JUNE / 2017 WELCOME: 1 HOW TO GET AROUND 2 CURRENCY&TRANSPORT 3 POCKET DICTIONARY ISTRIA MAIN ATRACTIONS IN ISTRIA & KVARNER BASIC INFO SURFACE 2820 km2 1 INHABITANTS 244.278 (2011) Gerovo ADMINISTRATIVE CENTRE KARLOVAC Pazin (8638 inhabitants) BUSINESS CENTRE 10 11 Pula (57.460 inhabitants) Important telephone numbers: Umag Duga Resa NACIONALNI PARK Skrad Istria Tourist Board Call Centre: 2 RISNJAK 9 +385 (0)52880088 BINA Istra (Istarski Ipsilon Road): Delnice 0800 600 601 Opatija Vojnić Pula Airport: +385 (0)52 - 530-105 RIJEKA Pula Port Authority: +385 (0)52 - Novigrad 217 - 662 3 Beram Park 12 prirode Pazin Učka Poreč Omišalj KVARNER Josipdol BASIC INFO 13 SURFACE: 3600 km2 4 Vrsar INHABITANTS: 305.000 Novi KRK Slunj ADMINISTRATIVE Vinodolski AND BUSINESS CENTRE Rovinj 5 Labin Rijeka - 144.000 inhabitants Important telephone numbers: Krk Kvarner Info - Vrata Jadrana +385 (0) 51 623 333 ARZ Rijeka-Zagreb Highway: +385 Grabovac Baška Senj (0)800-0111 Fažana 8 Rijeka (Krk) Airport: +385 (0)51 BRIJUNI 14 16 842 040 6 Jadrolinija - Ferries Schedule: +385 Plitvička (0)60 321 321 CRES Jezera Rijeka Tourist Board (Info centre): PULA Lopar Otočac +385 (0)51 335 882 7 Medulin Rijeka Port Authority: +385 (0)51 Martinšćica 15 351 177
Korenica ISTRIA LOŠINJ POCKET 1. ATP Tour, Umag KVARNER DICTIONARY RAB 2. Istralandia, Novigrad 10. The Riviera of Austrian Hello - Bok [bohk] Coffee with milk - Kava s mlijekom 3. The Euphrasian Basilica, Poreč Emperors, Opatija Prizna Perušić [kah-va s mlee-ye-kom] 4. Park of Sculptures, Vrsar 11. Risnjak National Park, Crni Lug Please - Molim vas [moh-leem vas] 5. Toen of Romance, Rovinj 12. Torpedo, Rijeka 17 What's the price of… - Koliko ovo 6. National Park, the Brijuni 13. Glagoljica, the Island of Krk košta…? [KOH-lee-koh oh-voh koh- Islands 14. Birdwatching - grion vulture, Novalja Gospić shtah?] 7. Arena, Pula the island of Cres Udbina Can you help me? - Možete li mi MALI PAG 8. The medieval town of Labin 15. Rajska plaža, the island of Rab Karlobag pomoći? [MOH- zheh-teh lee mee 9. (central Istria - frescoes, 16. Plitvice Lakes National Park LOŠINJ poh-motch-ee?] Beram) 17. Apoxyomenos, Mali Lošinj Is there someone who speaks english? - Govori li ovdje netko engleski? [goh-voh-ree lee oh-vdyeh neh-tjo en-gless-kee]
THURSDAY / 8 JUNE / 2017 Istria&KvarnerTIMES 9 DISCOVER BEST OF info FLAVIJEVSKA BB
OPENING HOURS Jul & Aug 8am- midnight, May- Jun & Sep to 9pm, Oct-Apr to TOP 5 7pm
TICKET adult/children Sights you HRK 50/25 have to visit Pula – Amphitheatre BORIS KOVAČEV/HANZA MEDIA BORIS KOVAČEV/HANZA
Pula is the largest Istrian town, and its in Istria& 8impressive Arena is a proof that it is one of the oldest one as well. The Amphitheatre in Pula is the biggest preserved architectur- al monument of the antiquity, built in mid- 1st century BC. At the time it was the venue Kvarner tip! for gladiator and wild beasts fights, later on it was the place of knights’ battles and other On the Great popular shows – some of the most important Start your Istrian adventure in the largest social events of the times past. The Arena istrian town of Pula, explore Arena, the Brijuni you will could seat 25000 visitors, and it was built out- see a 1st century side the city walls, by the main road Via Fla- historical quarter, and admire the famous BC Roman Brijuni Islands National Park villa via leading from Pula to Aquileia and Rome.
Poreč – Euphrasiana
THE EUPHRASIAN BASILICA IS A HIS- TORICAL CULTURAL MONUMENT BUILT IN MID-6TH CENTURY, AT THE info TIME OF BISHOP EUPHRASIUS. THE COMPLEX INCLUDES THE BASILICA, EUFRAZIJEVA THE ATRIUM, THE BAPTISTERY, THE ULICA 22 BISHOP’S PALACE, WALLS RICH IN MOSAICS AND THE REMAINS OF SA- OPENING HOURS CRAL CONSTRUCTIONS FROM EAR- LIER TIMES – 3RD AND 4TH CENTURY. Jun, Sep, Oct VISITORS CAN CLIMB UP THE BELL 9am-6pm, TOWER AND ENJOY THE VIEW OF Jul-Aug 9am- THE TOWN AND ITS SURROUNDING. 9pm,TICKET HRK THE ENTIRE OLD TOWN IS A LIVING 40 MONUMENT OF POREČ’S RICH HIS-
GORAN MEHKEK/HANZA MEDIA TORY.
10 Istria&KvarnerTIMES THURSDAY / 8 JUNE / 2017 MUST SEE 1 PARKS AND BUILDINGS 2 REGION'S STORIES AND LEGENDS
Mali Lošinj Apoxyomenos
A unique bronze statue of an 8ancient athlete, made in 1st century BC, based on the 4th cen- tury BC original, had been lost for nearly 2000 years. This outstand- ing artistic achievement of the Hel- lenic art and one of the most pre- served ancient bronze monuments was found at the bottom of the sea near the island of Lošinj in 1999. Pula – Amphitheatre
Compared to more than 200 Ro- studying construction methods and MARKIČEVIĆ/HANZAHEJA MEDIA man amphitheatres, the outer walls techniques, which makes it unique of the Arena have four side towers, among other such buildings around which is a rare, preserved example the world. of unique technical and technologi- Walking around Pula is a special ex- Rijeka cal solution. perience – apart from the Arena, you Amphitheatres used to have covers can see the Temple of Augustus, the to protect spectators from the rain Triumphal Arch of the Sergi – the Torpedos and the sun, for which we find ev- Porta Aurea, the Gate of Hercules, The exhibition marking the idence in preserved construction and the Double Gate. Finally, you 8150th anniversary of the tor- elements in Pula. Precisely due to can rest at the ancient Forum which pedo, one of the greatest technical its specific architecture, the Pula has played the role of the central city achievements of the 19th century in- Amphitheatre is a perfect place for square for two thousand years. vented in Rijeka, includes the col- lection of torpedoes, torpedo pipes, gyroscopes, and unique factory in- vention prototypes. Meet the of his- tory of the invention which made BRIJUNI – NATIONAL PARK Rijeka famous around the world.
info Boats from Fažana from 6.45am to 10.15pm THE ONLY NATIONAL PARK IN ISTRIA. THE YEAR-LONG TICKET RESIDENTIAL STATUS HAS HELPED PRESERVE THE 14 Adults HRK 170- ISLANDS, A TREASURY OF CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL 210, children HRK HERITAGE, AS WELL AS THE FLORA AND FAUNA. YOU CAN 85-105 REACH THE ISLAND BY BOAT FROM FAŽANA THROUGHOUT THE DAY, AND THE TICKET INCLUDES ELECTRIC TRAIN RIDE TEL. +385 (0) 52 525 883 ON THE BRIJUNI. ANIMALS LIVE MOSTLY FREELY ON THE
ISLAND – DOES AND DEER, AN ELEPHANT AND BIRDS. MEDIA TOMAS/HANZA DARKO
THURSDAY / 8 JUNE / 2017 Istria&KvarnerTIMES 11 CULTURE Tip! Explore Istrian culture using a free mobile application
NIKO GOGA/HANZA MEDIA NIKO The Temple of Augustus MUSEUMS PULA WORKING HOURS: 9AM-9PM, SAT/SUN 9AM-3PM Where history TICKET PRICES: Adults: HRK 10; Pupils and students: HRK 5 meets tomorrow Exhibition of Roman Portrait Sculpture Priceless works of Istria and Kvarner boast numerous museums. You can IT'S LOCATED ON THE 8 find archaeological or local museums in nearly every NORTH-WESTERN the world's greatest town, preserving the memory of near or distant past. Art SIDE OF THE FORUM. artists, thematic lovers will appreciate a unique Dušan Džamonja’s Park of A COLLECTION OF exhibitions, or the Sculptures, or the Museum of Modern and Contemporary ROMAN STATUES world of childhood Art in Rijeka. If you want to learn about new things, go to FROM ISTRIA, SUCH the Museum of Sheep Farming in Lubenice on the Island AS MARBLE STATUES -Istria & Kvarner of Cres, the Museum of Childhood and the Computer Mu- DEPICTING EMPERORS, museums have it all seum in Rijeka, or the Museum of Tourism in Opatija, that ARE DISPLAYED IN THE will take you back to the 19th and the 20th century. TEMPLE.
12 Istria&KvarnerTIMES THURSDAY / 8 JUNE / 2017 Dušan Džamonja’s DON'T Park of Sculptures MISS VALKANELA 5, VRSAR Wheather you like arts or WORKING HOURS: history, Istria & Kvarner JUN-AUG: 9AM-8PM, have a lot museums for you SEP-OCT: 9AM-7PM, CLOSED ON MONDAY ISTRIAN ETHNOGRAPHIC TICKET PRICES: MUSEUM Entry: free PAZIN KAŠTEL
DAVOR ŽUNICĆ/HANZA MEDIA WORKING HOURS: 15 Apr-15 Oct: Monumental, abstract Croatian Museum 10am-6pm, closed on Monday sculptures of the world 1 Jul-31 Aug: 10am-6pm renowned sculptor Dušan of Tourism TICKETS: Adults: HRK 25, Pupils, Džamonja (1928-2009) are students, pensioners: HRK 18, displayed in the natural Children under 5: free ambience of his home and PARK ANGIOLINA atelier, not far from Vrsar. 1, OPATIJA PEEK&POKE COMPUTER This unique park is a home KONSTANCAMITROVIĆ MUSEUM to a part of Džamonja’s collection. WORKING HOURS: IVANA GROHOVCA 2, RIJEKA 1 APR-20 JUN: 10AM-8PM WORKING HOURS: Working day: 10am-1pm, 5pm-8pm, Saturday: 1 JUL-30 SEP: 10AM-10PM 11am-4pm; on Sunday and TICKET PRICES: outside working hours advance arrangements need to be made. Adults: HRK 15, Pupils and students: HRK 7, Family ticket: MUSEUM OF MODERN AND HRK 30, First Sunday in month: CONTEMPORARY ART free entry, DOLAC 1/II, RIJEKA A 170 years old villa in the WORKING HOURS: Tuesday- centre of Park Angiolina in Saturday: 11am-6pm , Sunday: 11am- Opatija is the home to the 1pm, 5pm-8pm, Closed on Mondays museum which tells the history and holidays. of tourism in Croatia, and its importance in the present day. MARITIME AND HISTORY MUSEUM OF HRVATSKO PRIMORJE MUZEJSKI TRG 1, RIJEKA PEEK+POKE Museum WORKING HOURS: Monday: 9am- 4pm, Tuesday-Saturday: 9am-8pm, of Childhood Sunday: 4pm-8pm
NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM IVANA GROHOVCA 2, RIJEKA LORENZOV PROLAZ 1, RIJEKA WORKING HOURS: Monday-Sunday: 9am-8pm WORKING HOURS: MONDAY-FRIDAY: 10-1PM, MUSEUM OF SHEEP FARMING 5PM-8PM SATURDAY: 11AM-4PM; ON SUNDAY LUBENICE 26, LUBENICE, THE AND OUTSIDE WORKING TEA CIMAŠ/HANZA MEDIA ISLAND OF CRES FREE ENTRY HOURS TOURS CAN BE The first Croatian museum dedicated to childhood exhibits games, ARRANGED ON TEL.: +385 books and toys used by generations, before they decided to 91 780 5709. CITY LAPIDARIUM RAB become serious adults. There are over 600 exhibits, and the oldest TICKET PRICES: toy dates back to 1900. The Museum consists of the Creation Park, BOBOTINE B.B., RAB Fossil Zone, Social Circle, Advertising Passage, Book Corner, Dolls’ WORKING HOURS: 1 Jun-31 Aug: HRK 20 Empire, Sand Arena, Street Calling, and in Front of the Screen. 10am-1pm, 7pm-9pm
THURSDAY / 8 JUNE / 2017 Istria&KvarnerTIMES 13 GASTRO Wine & Dine
BERISLAVA PICEK/HANZA MEDIA Try best fine food restaurants in Istria & Kvarner Enjoy in superb local food, olive oils and wines tip! Don't miss local food from all Bevanda, Opatija Croatian regions ZERT 8, OPATIJA
Andrej Barbieri, who runs the restaurant, is one of the leading Croatian chefs and a real connoisseur of Kvarner and Istrian ingredients. Respecting their exquisite quality he has made his name by creating perfectly clear tastes and aromas. The wine list offers the best Croatian and foreign wines, complementing the menu perfectly. There is a separate, intimate area where guests can enjoy a cigar with a glass of liquor.
WORKING HOURS MON-SUN: NOON-MIDNIGHT SRECKO NIKETIC/HANZA MEDIA MUST TRY The first and still the only restaurant in Croa- SCAMPI RISOTTO Monte 8tia with a Michelin star. The owners, Tjitske and Danijel Đekić, insist on local seasonal ingre- Restaurant, dient and state of the art cooking. The restaurant, Konoba Batelina, located at the foot of the church of St. Euphemia, Rovinj does not cling to tradition, it is rather turned to contemporary innovative techniques in order to Banjole MONTALBANO 75, ROVINJ bring out the original taste in ingredients. The ČIMULJE 25, PULA WORKING HOURS menu changes frequently – a la carte menu four MON-SUN 6.30PM-11.30PM times a year, and the degustation one even more A small fish restaurant has MUST TRY often. There are around 20 fish and meat dishes on become a global sensation after DEGUSTATION MENU: ESSENCE (HRK offer. It is advisable to book a table at tel. +385 52 its chef David Skoko fascinated 694) AND TENDENCE (HRK 774). Anthony Bourdain with his 830 203, after 3pm. innovation, friendly attitude and love of fish. The best thing is with black Istrian truffles on a bed of cut- to let David prepare fun, small San Rocco, Brtonigla dishes he calls zezalice, such as tlefish, home-made tortellini filled with boškarin meat (Istrian cattle), home- flounder and maja squinado rolls, SREDNJA ULICA 2, BRTONIGLA raw mullet, or boiled catfish belly. made white fish and truffles ravioli, Make sure you book a table, even The food in this restaurant is prepared foamy wild bass soup, and scampi on a during off-season. in a modern way, but still firmly rooted bed of lentils. in local tradition. The owner, not inter- WORKING HOURS WORKING HOURS MON-SAT: 5PM-11PM ested in glamour and extravagance, MON-SUN: 1PM-10PM MUST TRY offers five- to six-course degustation MUST TRY FISH STEW WITH POLENTA, FISH menu that changes with seasons. The HOME-MADE WHITE FISH AND
ZEZALICE most popular dishes are potato cream TRUFFLES RAVIOLI MEDIA SUVAR/HANZA RANKO
14 Istria&KvarnerTIMES THURSDAY / 8 JUNE / 2017 INSIDER GASTRO Plavi podrum, TIPS: Opatija OBALA FRANA SUPILA 12, VOLOSKO
WORKING HOURS MON-SUN: NOON-MIDNIGHT Badi, Umag MUST TRY GORAN ŠEBELIĆ/EPH HOME-MADE COLOURFUL TAGLIOLINI WITH SHRIMPS, UMAŠKA 12, LOVREČICA / PRAWNS, PEACHES AND TRUFFLES Konoba Marina, Novigrad Mon-Sun: noon-11pm This sophisticated, Badiwas opened in 1986 and it 8consistently elegant NOVIGRAD, SV. ANTONA 38 is well known both in Croatia restaurant striving for per- and abroad for its high-quality fection, always putting the This konoba was named after Marina service and rich offer, which its guest first. Eating at Plavi Gaši, who creates unbelievable com- loyal guests from Croatia, Italy is so much more than con- binations, such as scampi in puff pas- and Slovenia have the highest try, by giving the ingredients - octo- suming food – it is an expe- regard for. rience, a perfection of pair- pus, squid, and shells - an entirely new ing superb food, wines and character. There is a sommelier who will make sure the wine list contains all Konoba Dorijana olive oils. Modern Kvarner the best wines from the Novigrad area. cuisine is the definition of LIVADE 4A, LIVADE/Thu- what Plavi podrum offers, WORKING HOURS Tue: 11am-10pm, closed on with emphasis on season- MON-SUN: NOON-3PM, 7PM-11PM, Wednesday al ingredients. Its wine list CLOSED ON TUESDAY has been the best in the MUST TRY A true Istrian konoba with a
BERISLAVA PICEK/EPH country for years. CUTTLEFISH CRUMBLE lovely terrace. Enjoy local, home- made food, fritajas and pasta with meat and truffles. You will get excellent value for money. Damir i Ornela Johnson Draga di Lovrana Na Sušaku ZIDINE 5, NOVIGRAD MAJČEVO 29B, LOVRANSKA DRAGA 1, RADNIČKA 21, RIJEKA/Mon- MOŠĆENIČKA DRAGA LOVRAN Sat: 9am-11pm, Sun 1pm-5pm High-quality, fresh raw fish coming Two brothers, Dragan and Dean Draga di Lovrana restaurant This restaurant is situated next from the sea directly to the table(only Jurdana, run this restaurant, finding stands on Lovranska Draga to the Tower Shopping Centre. six of them, seating the max of 22) inspiration in the nature and the sea, cliffs, with a magnificent view You can enjoy their well-known – this is the philosophy behind a while their mother Ana helps in the of the entire Kvarner Bay. The home-made food, excellent charming, small restaurant opened kitchen. The daily offer depends on restaurant applies the highest in late 1990s in the very heart of what local fishermen catch in the traditional cuisine standards, grilled meat and original, gluten- Istrian Novigrad. Make sure you try waters around the islands of Cres and with a few modern hints. free sweets. the Istrian sashimi seasoned with Lošinj. Fresh fish will find its place on Renowned chef Zdravko Tomšić traditional Istrian herbs. The fish will the tables, prepared with great care has come up with dishes such Bukaleta be filleted in front of you. and love of ingredients. as marinated scampi on skuta (cottage-type cheese from the LOZNATI 9A, THE ISLAND OF WORKING HOURS: TUE-SUN: WORKING HOURS Island of Pag) and many more. CRES /Working hours: noon- NOON-3.30PM, 7.30PM-11PM, MON-SUN: NOON-11PM CLOSED ON MONDAY MUST TRY SCAMPI WORKING HOURS: TUE–SUN midnight MUST TRY RAW SQUIDS WITH 1PM-11PM, MON 6PM-11PM Cres lamb specialties, including BELIĆ OLIVE OIL AND CAVIAR MUST TRY: FISH AND SCAMPI lamb soup, lamb in stone oven, on FROM FISHING BOATS grill or lamb goulash, lamb liver on grill, and home-made skuta (dry curd cottage cheese). Rivica, Njivice The story of Rivica is the story 8of family dedication to the res- Konoba Pod prevolt RIBARSKA OBALA 13, NJIVICE, taurant business, as it has been run THE ISLAND OF KRK by three generations of Lesica family. MILOHNIĆI 21B, THE ISLAND Mediterranean cuisine puts emphasis OF KRK/ 12noon-10pm WORKING HOURS on ingredients from the Island of Krk This authentic konoba offers MON-SUN: 11AM-11PM MUST TRY and the Kvarner area. Sitting in the autochthonous home-made FISH CARPACCIO shade on the terrace overlooking the dishes like local makaruni pasta port, you can almost feel the presence with dry octopus stew or lamb of nona Mara, who opened the restau- baked under a baking bell (peka).
DAVOR ŽUNIĆ/EPH rant in 1934.
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DON'T Wine roads MISS OF ISTRIA The best wineries are scattered outside the main towns, so you will need a car and a map to visit them. Explore the most Kozlović exciting wine region of New Europe
VALE 78 / Momjan Kozlović’s cellar is the only Croatian cellar in the list of 66 best wine cellars in the world as rated by 1 Sommeliers Heaven - The Greatest Wine Cellars of Umag 2 5 the World, by Paolo Basso, 4 the best world sommelier in Buzet 2013. The criteria for rating 3 6 cellars were the wine itself, 11 but also the architectural 7 8 12 design, and the wine tourism 10 programmes offered to the 9 guests. 13 15 Poreč 16 14 Kabola Pazin 17 KANEDOLO 90 / Momjan A special feature of the 18 Kabola winery run by the Labin Markežić family are huge terracotta amphorae dug Rovinj 19 into the ground, used for wine maceration. This is an old wine producing technique, used by the ancient Romans and Greeks.
Matošević Istria, the land of mal- KRUNČIĆI 1 / 8vasia and white truf- Krunčići Pula 21 fles, is confidently heading toward the title of the most Ivica Matošević, a pioneer exciting wine region of New of Istrian wine renaissance, Europe. The best wineries will gladly tell you the story of how great wine is made are scattered outside the from grapes in vineyards. main towns, so you will need a car and a map to visit them His cellar is in Krunčići, KEY FOR THE MAP: above Limski kanal, fifteen all. Wine divides Istria not 1. Degrassi; 2. Cuj; 3. Coronica; 4. Veralda; 5. Kabola, Kozlović; 6. Clai; by coastal or inland location, kilometres from Poreč, Rovinj 7. Cattunar; 8. Arman F., Arman M.; 9. Geržinić; 10. Cosseto, Pilato, and Vrsar. but by height and type of soil Rossi; 11. Tomaz; 12. Benvenuti; 13. Poletti; 14. Radovan; 15. Roxanich; (red and white), as these are 16. Agrolaguna; 17. Damjanić; 18. Matošević; 19. Meneghetti; 20. Marčeta; 21. Trapan. crucial parameters for the aroma and structure of wine.
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tip! The leading Istrian variants are malvasia, teran and muscat momiano
Red soil is dominant along pecially in today’s globalised matured in wooden barrels third Istrian wine attrac- the coast and in central low- world. and is so much more than tion. Mildly sweet muscat lands; white is characteristic Malvasia is convincingly the mere refreshment. with fresh notes and inten- for the eastern part, a part leading variety, taking up Teran is the most represent- sive scent has always been of central Istria and west Is- more than half of the vine- ed red wine, of dark red col- an ideal end to a tasty meal. trian heights. It is generally yards on the peninsula. Mal- our with purple reflexion, Žlahtina is the only eco- considered that white soil is vasia is a pleasantly mineral, with cherry-like fruity fla- nomically significant, au- better for white wines, and fresh wine with rich smells vour enriched with herb- tochthonous variant in the red soil for red ones, but of fruity and flowery aromas al tones. Blended with the region of Kvarner. It is pro- there are exceptions. The that you absolutely must try, Bordeaux variants of mer- duced on the island of Krk, leading Istrian variants, Is- as it is one of the most typ- lot and cabernet sauvignon, in the fields around the trian malvasia, teran and ical Istrian flavour. Apart teran gives excellent wines town of Vrbnik, where all muscat momiano, are entire- from fresh malvasia, win- of international character the wineries are concentrat- ly autochthonous, which is a emakers will also offer you with specific Istrian flavour. ed, making it a wine centre real treat for wine lovers, es- aged malvasia, which has Muscat momiano is the of Kvarner.
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MUST TRY NIKOLA VILIĆ/HANZA NIKOLA MEDIA VOJKO BAŠIĆ/HANZA MEDIA PERFECT OIL FOR 2000 YEARS Marcus Valerius Mar- 8tialis (40-103) was a Spanish-born writer of epi- grams, the most important one in Rome, who wrote some of the greatest compli- ments to Istrian olive oil. He praised his town of Cordo- ba: “Uncto Corduba laetior Venafro, Histria nec minus absoluta testa. Oh Cordoba, more fertile than the oily Vanafre, and as perfect as the oil of Istria.”
BEST ISTRIAN LOCAL OLIVE OILS OLIVE OILS BERISLAVA PICEK/HANZA MEDIA Try autochthonous Istrian oil varieties, such as buža, as selected by Istria Gourmet: karbonera, drobnica, žižolera, bjelica and crnica, although the imported variants flourish here as well OLEA B.B., RABAC AUTHOR EDI JURKOVIĆ AL TORCIO, NOVIGRAD ANTONAC, GROŽNJAN Istrian microclimate is and it is no wonder they are 8ideal for the production among the world’s best pro- BALIJA, FAŽANA of top quality olive oil. Two ducers. Try autochthonous Did you know? thousand years after the Ro- Istrian oil varieties, such as BASIACO FRANCO, BUJE man emperors had planted buža, karbonera, drobnica, 1600 YEARS OLD BELCI - MELOTO, VODNJAN their olive groves in Istria, žižolera, bjelica and crnica, TREE CHIAVALON, VODNJAN growing olives and produc- although the imported var- THE OLDEST OLIVE TREE IS ing oil is enjoying a surge in iants flourish here as well. ON THE BRIJUNI ISLANDS, IPŠA, OPRTALJ popularity, as much as the Compared to the Dalmatian SCIENTIFICALLY PROVEN Mediterranean cuisine is. olive oil, Istrian is as a rule TO BE AROUND 1600 MENEGHETTI, BALE Olive oil is a symbol not only more bitter and picante, al- YEARS OLD. NEGRI WILIAM, RAŠA of the Mediterranean, but though you can find many also of health and of gastro- different tastes. Along with ULJARA GRUBIĆ, BALE nomic pleasure. a wine menu, any good res- ULJARA TONIN, VODNJAN The success of Istrian olive taurant will have oil menu as oil production is the result of well. If you want an unfor- ZIGANTE GIANCARLO, BUJE excellent climate, soil com- gettable experience, go down position, favourable loca- olive oil roads, found in eve- (All these oils have entered the tion and tradition, but also ry corner of Istria, tour olive Flos Olei guide for world’s best of an impressive pedigree groves and taste many of the olive oils)
and experience of experts, oil variants produced there. VOJKO BAŠIĆ/HANZA MEDIA
18 Istria&KvarnerTIMES THURSDAY / 8 JUNE / 2017 DRINK NOW
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When in Is- Category: 8tria, malvasia AFFORDABLE Local is the most impor- tant variety to try. Laguna Malvazija, Poreč A white wine full of freshness and PERFECT OIL pleasant aromas of Category: FOR 2000 YEARS ripe fruits, such as GOOD VALUE peaches and hints FOR MONEY WINES of blossoming aca- Croatia is well known for great wines that cias. In addition to Kozlović receive awards all over the world. These are this basic edition, Malvazija, a few authentical sorts that you just have to malvasia can also Momjan be found in more try while in different Croatian regions ambitious forms AUTHOR SAŠA ŠPIRANEC I EDI JURKOVIĆ after ageing for a Category: long time and de- PRESTIGIOUS, AGED MALVASIA veloping a complex Wine is one of the most valuable elements of the Benvenuti Malvazija, aromatic set. 8Croatian tradition and gastronomic heritage. For as Anno Domini, Kaldir long as these parts have been inhabited, wine has been an inseparable component of both daily routine and festivi- ties. Over centuries, each Croatian wine region has devel- ISTRIAN RED oped its own distinctive wine varieties that fully adapted The leading red to the climate, soil and expectations of their residents. Category: AFFORDABLE 8Istrian wine is When you find yourself in Istria, make sure you try Is- an autochthonous trian varieties (malvasia, teran, muscat), but do not for- Terra Rossa, Vina Laguna, Poreč variant - teran. It goes get to taste some of the favourite wines from other wine ideally with traditional regions of Croatia (Dalmatia, Hilly Croatia or Slavonia). Istrian dishes - man- estra, sausages and Category: grilled meat. Merlot OTHER REGIONS GOOD VALUE and cabernet sauvi- FOR MONEY gnon also thrive in Grimalda 2013, Istria, and combined Žlahtina is a fresh white white variety in Croatia. Plavac Matošević, with teran they give wine from the Island of mali is the most important red 8 Krunčići excellent results. Krk, ideal for summertime. Sla- variety in Croatia, recognised vonia and Danube Region are an also beyond the borders of our empire of graševina, the most country as a powerful, warm, important and representative strong red Dalmatian wine. Category: PRESTIGIOUS Gran teran, Coronica, Umag
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Muscat momiano Category: 8and other muscat AFFORDABLE variants are the third Is- Muškat Geržinić, Vižinada trian wine attraction. Is- trian muscat wines have an intensive smell of mus- cat grapes and flowers, Category: especially roses, and they GOOD usually have a mild, sweet VALUE FOR taste. The colour of the MONEY sweet muscat momiano is intensive gold, and it is an Muškat ideal end to your meal, to Kozlović, go with a local desert. Momjan Category: Category: Category: AFFORDABLE GOOD VALUE PRESTIGIOUS PLAVAC MALI FOR MONEY PLAVAC MALI Category: PRESTIGIOUS Žlahtina, Ivan Krauthaker Plavac mali, Katunar, Vrbnik, Graševina, Saints Hills, Muškat San Salvatore 2011, the Island of Krk Kutjevo Dingač Benvenuti, Kaldir PHOTOS: VLADIMIR ANTIĆ, NEJA MARKIČEVIĆ, IGOR NOBILO/EPH AND OFFICIAL PHOTOS FROM PRODUCERS
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FROM A TO Z DAVOR ZUNIC/HANZA MEDIA DAVOR
for Apoxyomenos, a tion of these birds is located. Abronze statue of a young athlete, an original Greek for honey from Gorski work of art discovered at the Hkotar or honey from 45-meter-deep sand bottom the islands; whichever hon- near the Island of Lošinj. ey you choose, each captures the taste of Kvarner. for the Krk Bridge, a B1430-meter-long arch for islands around Lošinj: bridge made of reinforced Ithe fertile Unije, the concrete which connects the unique sandy Island of Su- Island of Krk with the main- sak with its distinctive cul- land and which carries a mil- ture, the solitary Vele and lion vehicles per year. Male Srakane, and the flow- er-studded Ilovik. for Cres which is the larg- Cest island in the Adriat- for hidden jewels: small ic and a well-known paradise Jbeaches only accessi- for the lovers of pristine na- ble on foot or by boat, such ture. It has a greater variety as Klančac (Brseč), Oprna of species of plants compared (Krk), Lubenice (Cres), etc. to Great Britain. for Krk which is only one for diving in the crystal Kamong the 1185 Croatian D clear sea; dive into the islands. It is called the Insu- GUIDE FOR TWITTER USERS beauty of the Kvarner Gulf la Aurea (the golden island). and find popular wrecks and Discover its charms and caves above sea level. treasures in every season.
for the 2020 European for Lošinj, an island with ECapital of Culture. Ri- La tradition of health tour- jeka won this prestigious ti- ism lasting more than 125 Little Kvarner alphabet tle with the Port of Diversi- years. Thanks to its mild ty programme which aims to Mediterranean climate, Bridge Krk is 1430 meter long arch, Griffon create a city of culture and pinewoods and air, it is an vulture are inhabited on Island of Cres and creativity. Island of Lošinj has tradiciton of health for Fjera (the Island of tourism lasting more than 125 years FRab), the first and larg- est medieval summer festi- ideal place to recreate your for the National Park val in Croatia. The so-called body and spirit. Nof Risnjak – a natural Rapska Fjera is based on a bond between the Alps and tradition that started on 21 for the mountains in the Balkan Mountains and a July 1364. Mthe Gorski kotar re- habitat of the three large Eu- gion, the green heart of ropean animals. for the griffon vulture Kvarner. Visit its clear lakes, Gpopulation whose last sunny meadows, numerous for Opatija known as the Croatian habitat is on the Is- water sources, streams, riv- O‘Pearl of the Adriatic’, land of Cres where an eco-re- ers and wondrous hills. which has well-maintained search centre for the protec- public gardens and the illu-
20 Istria&KvarnerTIMES THURSDAY / 8 JUNE / 2017 est city in Croatia (after Za- greb and Split). Rijeka means 'river' so welcome to the ‘city that flows’.
for Susak, a unique island Sin the Adriatic Sea. Susak is a natural phenomenon be- cause it is covered with thick layers of fine yellowish sand.
for torpedo, one of Tthe greatest techni- cal achievements of the 19th century invented in Rijeka where you can visit the ex- hibition marking the 150th anniversary of the invention.
for Učka, the high- Uest peak on the Istri- an peninsula. It is 1,401 metres above sea level and offers wonderful panoramic views of Istria and the Gulf of Kvarner with the islands.
for Vinodol, the magi- Vcal valley with a string of quaint villages only a few kilometres from the Novi Vinodolski Riviera and the Crikvenica Riviera.
for Wakeboard Cable TEA CIMAŠ/HANZA MEDIA WKrk at the west en- trance to Punat on the Island of Krk. It is a 400 m2 facili- ty with a ski lift start line for GUIDE FOR TWITTER USERS beginners and experienced boarders.
for Xtreme sport activi- Xties performed by peo- ple such as the professionals from Paragliding Kvarner Little Kvarner alphabet based in Crikvenica. This crew offers tandem flights minated 12-km-long coastal with a starting point 770 m promenade "Lungomare". above the Kvarner Gulf.
for Plitvice, the nation- for yacht tourism based Pal park located 180 km Yon thirty ports in the from Rijeka. It is world-fa- Kvarner, 16 of which are ma- mous for its lakes arranged rinas with a total of 5,000 in cascades. berths (more than 3,100 of which are sea berths). for the designation of the QIsland Quality Product. for Žlahtina Vrbnička, a The products include food- Zdry white wine of high stuffs, cosmetics, clothing quality, produced from an and souvenirs. autochthonous grape varie- ty called the white žlahtina for Rijeka, the main sea- only grown in the fields of SREĆKO NIKETIĆ/HANZA MEDIA Rport and the third larg- Vrbnik.
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The earliest Istrian fres- 8coes date back to the 8th century. However, the golden age of decorating sacral build- GREAT ings with paintings started with the Benedictines in the 9th century and continued up to the 16th century. The Bene- WORKS dictines themselves were often authors of paintings with Ro- man and Byzantine elements. The peak of artistic creation OF ART was during the Gothic period, and the majority of preserved frescoes date back to the 15th century. The Gothic master painters broadened the num- HIDDEN ber of motifs and in their works portrayed, beside the unavoid- able Christ, the lives of saints and biblical events. Unfortu- IN SMALL nately, many frescoes were re- moved after the interior deco- ration of churches changed in the 16th century, when a de- cision was made to paint in- CHURCHES teriors white. Many Istrian frescoes then “disappeared”, In Istria, church walls have frequently been decorated with paintings since many were permanently de- the 7th century. The breath-taking scenes catch the eyes of believers and art stroyed and certain frescoes were preserved only in frag- lovers to this day. Frescoes were hidden from the public eye for nearly five ments. Luckily, they were again centuries because in the 16th century it was decided that the interior of the given the attention they de- churches had to be painted white. In recent times, true masterpieces have serve in the 20th century and been revealed in Istrian churches under all those layers of paint.
many have been found and re- GORAN SEBELIĆ /HANZA MEDIA stored. However, no one knows if there are other masterpieces Dance of Death hidden on the walls of Istrian churches. Two depictions of the “Dance of Death” (French danse macabre; German Totentanz) are preserved in Istria – the We know there were several famous fresco in the cemetery Church of St Mary on Škriljine medieval master painters un- near Beram, which was painted by the workshop of Vincent der the names of Vincent of of Kastav in 1474, and the fresco in the Church of the Holy Kastav, Anthony of Padua and Trinity in Hrastovlje, where the workshop of John of Kastav Albert of Constancia, while was active at the end of the same century. The Beram church some were given a nickname fresco depicts a skeleton playing the bagpipes in front of based on their style, such as a procession: he is playing the rhythm of the dance with the Colourful Master Paint- which Death is carrying into the grave church dignitaries, er (Šareni majstor). The most secular rulers and people of lower classes, including a Beram significant fresco painting lo- innkeeper, a soldier, a child, a beggar and a merchant who,
unsuccessfully, tries to bribe Death. GORAN SEBELIĆ /HANZA MEDIA cation was the workshop of Vincent of Kastav, which paint- ed the Church of St Mary on Škriljine near Beram. The fa- Comments on frescoes mous Istrian fresco “Dance of Death” also belongs to the most Fresco “Massacre of the Innocents” from 1474 in the Church of St Mary on Škriljine near Beram which depicts King Herod suffered preserved cycle of frescoes. unusual damage. In a fit of rage, the believers of that time gouged the eyes of the King’s figure and wrote “Lotre Irude, vraže nečisti” (“King Herod, you filthy scoundrel!”) over the fresco in the old Croatian Did you know? Glagolitic alphabet. In a similar fashion, an unknown 15th century “FANS” FROM THE fan wrote “Udri Miho!” (“Beat him, 15TH CENTURY WROTE Michael!”) on the fresco “St Michael COMMENTS ON Vanquishing Satan”. FRESCOES DEJAN HREN/HTZ
22 Istria&KvarnerTIMES THURSDAY / 8 JUNE / 2017 Hint! Apart from Istria, frescoes are discovered also in Kvarner TONČI PLAZIBAT/HANZA MEDIA PLAZIBAT/HANZA TONČI Found on 140 sites There are about 140 sites where and Church of St Mary of Škriljine), frescoes can be found, from large Draguć (Church of St Elisha and and lavish ones to individual scenes Church of St Roch), Dvigrad (Church and small fragments. So far, experts of St Mary of Lakuć), Gradišće have analysed frescoes on 24 sites: near Divača (Church of St Helen), Bačva (Church of the Holy Mother Hrastovlje, Kanfanar, Kopar, Lindar, of God of Carmel), Bale (Church of Oprtalj, Pazin, Peroj (Batvači), the Holy Spirit), Barban (Church Podpeč near Črni Kal, Rokotule, of St Anthony and Church of St Svetvinčenat (Savičenta), Sv. Lovreč, Jacob), Beram (Church of St Martin Vižinada, Zanigrad and Žminj.
How frescoes are made
Frescoes are painted on lime mortar. Master painters would first roughly apply a thick layer of mortar on the interior walls of the church, after which they would sift the lime, mix it with fine sand and apply the first layer that had a coarse
ŽELJKO SOP/HANZA MEDIA SOP/HANZA ŽELJKO surface. The second layer was not applied at once – only on areas that would be painted that same day. First, the main FOTO ARHIV GRADA KASTVA composition was outlined, after which earth colours dissolved in limewater were applied to the surface which had still been fresh. Finally, everything was left to dry until it became a solid mass. Messages for the Kvarner frescoes illiterate population In the Middle Ages, frescoes did not serve only as decorations, but also Apart from Istria, frescoes were also discovered in Kvarner at the as messages to the predominantly illiterate population. The locals not beginning of the second half of the 20th century. The wall paintings only respected and admired the depictions of the Virgin Mary, Jesus, the in the parish Church of St George in Lovran have thus been attributed saints and patrons of a specific place, they also prayed in front of them. to the work of the Istrian fresco workshop belonging to master The depictions also warned them not to lead sinful lives because they could painter Vincent of Kastav. Frescoes of another famous author, Albert suffer the same fate as the one depicted on the frescoes, such as Judgment of Constancia, were found in the Church of St George in Brseč. Day and the like. Those were the warnings the painters put at church exits.
THURSDAY / 8 JUNE / 2017 Istria&KvarnerTIMES 23 SAILING Hundreds of sails PROGRAMME THURSDAY, 8 June celebrating the regatta’s 10am - Opening of the regatta office (Terminal) 11am - 8pm/Boduli Waterfront: SAIL-ING 18th birthday PROMO – presentations of Hint! boats, gear and sailing school The main goal of Visitors have the 9pm/the Marina Botel: Fiumanka is to present opportunity to Charity concert ‘Big Heart sailing and make it test the Fareast to Little Heart’ to mark the available to everyone. 28R sailboatsns opening of Fiumanka This is exactly what its motto says: “You FRIDAY, 9 June have a boat, you have 10am, Mali Lošinj: Start of a sail – then register!” the Liburnia regatta on the Moreover, participation Mali Lošinj - Rijeka route in the regatta is entirely 10am, Boduli Waterfront: free of charge. Blue-Green Expo Fair AUTHOR: EDI JURKOVIĆ 10am, the 111th Brigade
DAVOR ŽĆUNIĆ/HANZA MEDIA Square: Fiumanka Info Point 12pm, the Bay of Rijeka: 8Fiumanka, which is one drink at the end of the regat- the Rijeka Breakwater. Start of the Rotary Fiumanka of the most visited sailing ta. Although Fiumanka does It opens on Thursday, May on the Rijeka – Scott Cove regattas in the Adriatic, is not have as much sporting as 8th. route preparing for its 18th edi- promotional character, com- Fareast 28R boats will be tion with an attractive pro- petitive sailors, as well as presented during the day, 2pm, start of the European gramme and birthday fire- those who prefer recreation- and the visitors will have the media regatta (the works. Traditionally in al competition and socializ- opportunity to test the sail- racecourse in front of the Rijeka Breakwater) mid-June, everything in Ri- ing, will enjoy it as much. boats. A charity concert by jeka revolves around sail- Besides the Great Fiuman- the LP Rock Association for 9pm, Boonker Lounge Bar: ing. The main goal of Fiu- ka, which traditionally starts the Big Heart to Little Heart Life Party (fashion show by manka is to present sailing on Saturday at 12 o’clock in Association will be held in ELFS) and make it available to eve- front of the Rijeka Breakwa- the evening at the Mari- 10pm, the Wharf of Carolina ryone. This is exactly what ter, Fiumanka comprises sev- na Botel (author’s remark: of Rijeka: opening act by its motto says: “You have a eral different regattas to suit a word coined from “boat” PleteRI, free concert by boat, you have a sail – then everyone’s liking! The media and “hotel”, i.e. it is a boat). Crvena Jabuka register!”. Moreover, partic- regatta, the Liburnia regat- The Rijeka Rotary Club is ipation in the regatta is en- ta and the Rotary regatta are the organizer of a charity tirely free of charge. each special, with a distinc- regatta that is marking this SATURDAY, 10 June All registered sailboats are tive purpose and an unusu- year its eighth charity event 10am–8pm, Boduli provided with a berth, while al story. as part of Fiumanka. Waterfront: Blue-Green the crewmembers are pro- Fiumanka Regatta office is Rotarians from Croatia and Expo Fair vided with complimentary situated on the ground floor abroad participate in this T-shirts and a meal with a of the Terminal building at regatta. Since the media are 12pm, the Bay of Rijeka: not immune to the charms Start of the 18th FIUMANKA GREAT of sailing either, for the elev- on the Rijeka – Kostrena – FIUMANKA Omišalj – Rijeka route STARTS ON enth year in a row the most SATURDAY AT visited media regatta will 8:30pm, the Wharf of 12 O’CLOCK be held for the fifth time on Carolina of Rijeka/Terminal: European level as part winner award ceremony of Fiumanka! This 10pm, the Wharf of Carolina year, pop groups of Rijeka: free concert by PleteRi, Crvena Elemental Tip! Jabuka and El- emental will 12am: fireworks celebrating Other from the perform at the the 18th birthday of center, the best Wharf of Caro- Fiumanka view on the lina of Rijeka. DAVOR ŽĆUNIĆ/HANZA MEDIA bay and regatta is from Trsat Castle 24 Istria&KvarnerTIMES THURSDAY / 8 JUNE / 2017 ACCOMODATION WHERE TO STAY. BEST HOTELS AND HOSTELS HOTELS, HOSTELS, CAMPING HOTEL MOZART, OPATIJA MARŠALA TITA 138 +385 (0)51718260 HOTEL&RESTAURANT BEVANDA, OPATIJA
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THURSDAY / 8 JUNE / 2017 Istria&KvarnerTIMES 25 EXPLORE
Tip! Use the "Paths of the Frankopans“ mobile application DARKO TOMAŠ/HANZA MEDIA TOMAŠ/HANZA DARKO Follow the "PATHS OF THE FRANKOPANS" from Kraljevica The Visitor Centre in the renovated castle in Kraljevica will give you a info multimedia insight into medieval Croatia and maybe even encourage you VISITOR CENTRE to visit other locations as well ROVINA 6 51262 KRALJEVICA AUTHOR EDI JURKOVIĆ PHOTO DOMAGOJ BLAŽEVIĆ TEL. +385 (0) 51 281 800 The Princes Frankopan ies in search of a better OPENING HOURS: 8of Krk were one of the world. The family tree leading European noble fam- of the Frankopans was MON-FRI 10 AM – 08 PM ilies of the Middle Ages, and cut off on April 30, 1671, SAT-SUN 10 AM – 06 PM their properties in the first when Fran Krsto, then HOLY MASSES: half of the 15th century cov- a 28-year-old, was be- ered almost the whole of Cro- headed in Vienna for ENTRY - FREE atia of that period. Since 1118, insulting the king and when they first appeared, 114 treason. They left be- Frankopans in 17 generations hind, among other things, were recorded in their fam- 17 castles and 3 monasteries ily line. They were princes, which have become a part of governors (Croatian: ban), the Cultural Route multime- viceroys and warriors, sup- dia project called "The Paths porters of art, poets, and fi- of the Frankopans".
nally political revolutionar- The starting point for discov- MEDIA TOMAŠ/HANZA DARKO
26 Istria&KvarnerTIMES THURSDAY / 8 JUNE / 2017 LISTEN TO THE GUIDE 17 castles and 3 monasteries The cultural route "Paths of the Frankopans" includes the evaluation, restoration, preservation, protection and innovative interpretation of 17 citadels and castles (in Gradec, Krk, two in Kraljevica, Grobnik, Trsat, Bakar, Drivenik, Grižane, @filburgco Bribir, Novi Vinodolski, Hreljin, Ledenice, Čabar, Severin na Kupi, Brod na Kupi and Stara Sušica), and 3 sacral buildings (the Franciscan monastery on the island of Košljun, the Pavlin monastery in Crikvenica and THE CULTURAL ROUTE Gomirje Monastery). Part of the INCLUDES THE EVALUATION, facilities belonged to the Zrinski RESTORATION, family with which the Frankopans PRESERVATION, PROTECTION had close family relations. AND INTERPRETATION DARKO TOMAŠ/HANZA MEDIA TOMAŠ/HANZA DARKO Two historical coats of arms and notes from frankopans history It was not before 1430 a new visual identity that the Frankopans got their surname, when Pope The Frankopans used Martin V (1417-1431) in two coats of arms during Rome gave Prince and Ban their history. By 1430 they Nikola a coat of arms of used the old one with a the Frangepan nobility of six-pointed star on a red the Roman times. The said field. The star is a symbol coat of arms depicted two of Virgin Mary as the golden lions breaking two queen of the sea and it loaves of bread together. testifies to their devotion The diplomatic success of to Catholicism. After Nikola Frankopan, who managed to wheedle a "better past" out of 1430, they took over the the Pope himself, is a good example of political resourcefulness of coat of arms of the Roman the dynasty from Krk. If they had not been as skilled with words as patrician family de Frangepanibus with two lions breaking bread. with weapons, this family from Krk would never have spread to the In the future, they will be recognized by a visual identity designed larger part of the medieval Croatia, balancing all the time between based on these historical coats of arms by Milka Marina Burger Venice in the west, the Ottomans in the east and the Hungarians in and Andrej Filetin from Filburg Studio. the north. ering the Frankopans and their heritage is Kraljevica where Divorces, murders and the Visitor Centre is opened in one of the castles. The author- adulteriess ship team led by the company called Muze created a jour- The Frankopans had marital relationships with more than fifty ney into history that includes influential European noble families of their time. Elizabeta Frankopan (about 1386 - 1422) serves as a good example of how they extended an educational film about the the network of blue blood. Elizabeta got engaged as a two-year- history of the princes of Krk, old to Friedrich II, the Count of Celje. Elizabeth’s uncle Nikola IV interactive maps depicting for- Frankopan promised the Counts of Celje dowry that included Trsat, mer Frankopan estates and Bakar, Bribir and half of the Island of Krk. Much to the Frankopans’ castles. They also designed an regret, and Elizabeta’s in particular, the marriage to Friedrich II unusual table, an installation (described by Pope Pius II as "godless, devious, materialistic, even made as a meander showing sullen and reserved") was all but happy. After the birth of their important events and people. son, their marriage was faced with a crisis due to which they lived separately for years. The attempt at reconciliation in Krapina was There is a mobile application, fatal for Elizabeta who was found dead the next morning. She was a range of souvenirs, T-shirts, stabbed in the chest with a hunting knife, and Friedrich fled to badges, teas, and even a chil- Budim. The possible cause of the murder is related to the beautiful dren's fortune-telling game girl Veronika of Desinić, whom Friedrich married in 1425. With great named "Gatalica" available for difficulty, the Frankopans managed to seize all properties they had given to the Counts of Celje as dowry. visitors. One can also go on a MEDIA TOMAŠ/HANZA DARKO tour of the castle(s).
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fact! In Istria, you're never more than 35 km away from the sea
Istria is best known for it's great food and wine, but also TOP PLACES boasts famous cultural heritage, such as Arena, one of the best perserved FOR GOURMET amfitheathers in the whole world
EXPERIENCE ON Istria is well known for 8delicious food, wines and olive oils and has wona number of international awards in recent years: the European Best Wine Des- THE CROATIAN tinations has selected Is- tria amongst the Top 10 wine destinations in Eu- rope for 2016; Flos Olei, ac- knowledged as the most PENINSULA comprehensive guide to
28 Istria&KvarnerTIMES THURSDAY / 8 JUNE / 2017 RECOMMENDED EVENTS IN JUNE
JUNE 8 - JUNE 11 PULA: Days of Antiquity Also visit This year's Days of Antiquity bring three exciting June 8 - August 31 and event-filled RABAC: Open Air Festival days from its rich - Great fun all summer long for ancient history. all age groups! All programs June 9 - June 10 will be held in UMAG: Fisherman Festival ancient squares - Entertainment and and locations with gastronomic offer extremely well preserved ancient June 10 structures, which FAŽANA: Fazana Dance make a fantastic ISTRIA TOURIST BOARD - Folklore festival of istrian setting for such an exceptional and rich program. The music elementary schools and theater program takes place at three important locations June 11 Forum Square, Portarata Square and the City of Graz Park. ROVINJ: Regatta of boats Attractive parts of the program are gladiator fights in the with latin sail Arena, within the historical and entertainment Spectacvla - Traditional regatta Antiqva program. You will be able to taste and enjoy the ancient drink mulsum, June 13 costumed entertainment programs and relaxed atmosphere, FUNTANA: Evening Concert in because during the Days of Antiquity Pula will turn into a true St. Bernard Church ancient stage! - Mixed Choir June 14 JUNE 9 - JUNE 10 VRSAR: Evening Concert in Church of St. Martin POREČ: Rise Up Music Festival - Female Choir June 15 - June 18 This two-day music spectacle against the beautiful backdrop GROŽNJAN: Municipality Day of the old town is a real must-see party spectacle. At Peškera - Traditional Folk festival plateau in Poreč, you will be able listen to great names whose
ISTRIA TOURIST BOARD music lives in symbiosis with summer. This festival will host June 16 - June 17 world-famous stars like John Newman, whose hit Love Me VRSAR: Casanovafest the world’s best extra vir- Again was at the top of the charts worldwide for weeks; house - Festival of love and erotism gin olive oils, named Is- music legends Rudimental, Grammy award-winner Roger JUNE tria as the world’s best olive Sanchez, Faithless DJ set by Sister Bliss, Icona Pop, Stereo MC PAZIN: Zip line oil region in 2016 and 2017. and RedFoo from LMFAO. In addition to the excellent music, - Outdoor adrenalin you can expect a great deal more, including local gourmet MEDULIN: Cape Kamenjak The recent 2017 Michelin experience and a hot air balloon ride with champagne. guide has included a Croa- - Natural attraction tian restaurant for the very first time, which is located JUNE 13 - SEPT. 12 (TUESDAYS) in the old town of Rovinj. In Istria, you can explore the LABIN: Night sightseeing tour wine and olive roads, a maze The town of Labin organises free night tours of the Old Town of trails that wind their way as part of the Labin Art Republic event. Expert guides will through 15.200 acres of introduce you to the history of the Old Town via tales of vineyards and olive groves “Uskoks“ and the town legends. You’ll find out all about the and enjoy in beautiful sights. Labin miners, While you are in the green discover exciting inland, take the opportuni- details about the ty to taste local cuisine spe- life of the famed cialties, and of course, the Lutheran reformer Matthias Flacius Istrian Truffle – the gour- Illyricus and met gem of this area. become privy to ISTRIA TOURIST BOARD You can also enjoy Istrian the details of the cultural heritage and visit Labin aristocracy. For more information famous Arena - one of the The programme is visit: best preserved amphithea- free of charge and begins at 9.30pm. tres in the world. ISTRIA TOURIST BOARD WWW.ISTRA.HR
THURSDAY / 8 JUNE / 2017 Istria&KvarnerTIMES 29 SHOPPING
FIGURES WEARING TRUFFLES, KAŽUN, A TRADITIONAL SUSAK BIJELA MODEL OF CLOTHES, JADRANKA TARTUFATA ISTRIAN SUVENIR SHOP, MALI ZIGANTE, 80 FIELD LOŠINJ, HRK 100 G, HRK 72 STONE SHELTER, HRK 20+, DEPENDING ON SIZE
MOOR A REPLICA OF BAŠĆANSKA FROM PLOČA STONE, BAŠKA KRK RIJEKA - TOURIST BOARD, HRK 40- JEWELLERY 150, DEPENDING ON APPENDAGE, THE SIZE BRUKETA, HRK 100
THINGS10 TO OLIVE OIL - TRADITIONAL OL ISTRIA, ISTRIAN EXTRA RAKIJA - BISKA VIRGIN take home ŠTIFANIĆ, 1L, OLIVE OIL, HRK 129 0.5 L, HRK You’ve had a blast visiting Istria and Kvarner 90 attractions and now it's time to search for the perfect souvenir, preferably an edible one
WINE - MALVAZIJA KOZLOVIĆ, 0.75 L, HRK 70 hint! TRADITIONAL CAKE look for the marks FROM THE ISLAND of IQ (Istrian OF RAB, VILMA, 1000G, HRK 325 Quality) and Q (Island Product)
PRODUCTS MADE OF WOOL FROM THE ISLAND OF CRES, UDRUGA RUTA CRES - WOOL FLOWERS (HRK 20), SHEEP (HRK 50), MACMALIĆ DOLL (HRK 80), BAGS (HRK 100- 300), PILLOWS (HRK 200), SLIPPERS (HRK 350)
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